Coming out to family and friends

Well, with difficult issues, with me, I always thought the best way to handle it was to openly admit that there's no easy way to approach the topic. Me, I made some comment about Caesar that prompted someone to ask if I was gay and I said yes. I don't think that's the best way to go. More like "there's no easy way to say this but I want to get it off my chest."

Also, regarding family/friends. Will your family care whether you tell them first or last? Some would be offended/hurt/angered that you didn't come to them first, especially if they hear it from someone else.

And don't pussyfoot around the issue either. Maybe it's just my experience, but you're already risking condemnation and contempt, don't add seeming cowardice to the mix. And if you're still dependent, I'd recommend packing essentials and having them handy BEFORE telling. Just in case.

Jam it back in, in the dark.